There is more and more coverage these days of things psychological and how our behaviour and reactions are ultimately governed by our genetic makeup. You’re not that free wheeling, free thinking little entity that you think you are! Oh no! … Continue reading →

* The term ‘Hanrahan’ devolves from an Australian poem ‘Said Hanrahan’ by John O’Brien and is descriptive of someone who always sees the downside of a circumstance, never the good, forever seeing only doom and gloom. The view is aptly … Continue reading →

When I think about Australian politicians and politics, in the acute depression that follows, I’m reminded of a story about extreme optimism in the face of overwhelming futility. It goes something like this. Way back when, in some Mediterranean country, … Continue reading →

Australian born and bred who has spent most of his working life in R&D and IP management with earlier forays in the newspaper industry and martial arts. Fortunate enough to be living in one of the best countries in the World, even though I might get grumpy with it from time to time.